UN
Day
International
Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
World
Maritime Day
World
Heart Day
Cardiovascular
diseases are the world’s largest killers,
claiming 17.1 million lives a year. Risk factors
for heart disease and stroke include raised
blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels,
smoking, inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables,
overweight, obesity and physical inactivity.
In
partnership with WHO, the World Heart Federation
organizes awareness events in more than 100
countries - including health checks, organized
walks, runs and fitness sessions, public talks,
stage shows, scientific forums, exhibitions,
concerts, carnivals and sports tournaments.
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